Norwood NJ Homes for Sale & Local Real Estate
Norwood, NJ has established neighborhoods, generous lots and Northern Valley Regional schools, all within easy reach of Manhattan. It's also the town I call home.
Understanding Norwood real estate goes beyond market data. It comes from knowing the community firsthand. As a Norwood resident for more than 14 years and a Realtor® serving the area since 2012, I bring local knowledge and real market experience to every move. From home values and neighborhood differences to schools and current buyer demand, I help buyers and sellers make informed decisions with a strategy built around their goals.
Thinking about selling? See the latest Norwood market numbers, how my Private Exclusive option works, and what your home could sell for on my Selling a Home in Norwood, NJ page.
Norwood offers a suburban setting with a mix of established homes, newer construction, and properties on larger lots. Residents have access to local parks and recreation, highly regarded public schools, and nearby shopping and dining at Closter Plaza. Its location also provides convenient access to neighboring Northern Valley communities and major roadways for commuting to New York City.
Kennedy Field is one of Norwood's main recreation areas, with baseball and softball fields, basketball courts, a new playground, paved walking path and pickleball courts. It’s a true community hub, bringing residents together for recreation, youth sports, and town activities and events throughout the year.
Norwood students attend the Norwood Public School District from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade before attending Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan for grades 9–12. The high school serves students from Norwood, Harrington Park, Northvale and Old Tappan. According to Niche’s 2026 rankings, Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan ranks #27 of 428 public high schools in New Jersey, while the Northern Valley Regional High School District ranks #1 of 243 school districts statewide.
Want a closer look at everyday life here? Read my full guide to living in Norwood, covering Kennedy Field, local restaurants, and more.
Buying or selling in Norwood? You’ll work with me directly, with a strategy built around your home and your goals. Call or text 201-310-6560.
Population: 5,641 at the 2020 census; about 5,724 as of 2024
Location: Northern Valley, Bergen County, about two miles from the New York State line
Commute to Manhattan: Rockland Coaches routes 20/20T run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal; residents' average commute to work is about 31 minutes (U.S. Census)
Schools: Norwood Public School serves PreK–8, then Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
Parks & Recreation: Kennedy Field, local parks, walking trails
Nearby Towns: Closter, Alpine, Harrington Park, Old Tappan, Northvale and Rockleigh
Niche rankings: #25 of 414 New Jersey suburbs for public schools and #40 of 414 best New Jersey suburbs to raise a family (Niche)
Beyond Kennedy Field, residents use the local parks and trails for walking and jogging. Closter Plaza is minutes away for restaurants, cafés and shops, and Closter, Alpine and Old Tappan add more options close by.
Norwood is only 2.79 square miles, so there is never much on the market at once. That is the part buyers underestimate: the right house here shows up a few times a year, not every week.
Closter: Known for its walkable downtown, its restaurants and Closter Plaza. One thing families should know: Closter students attend the Demarest campus of Northern Valley Regional, not Old Tappan.
Alpine: One of the most exclusive communities in the United States, featuring luxury estates, privacy, and scenic natural surroundings.
Old Tappan: A quiet residential town known for its beautiful homes, strong schools, and peaceful suburban setting.
Harrington Park: A charming community with a close-knit feel, attractive neighborhoods, and local parks.
River Vale: A sought-after township with handsome homes and easy access to the major roads. It sits in the Pascack Valley rather than the Northern Valley, so its high schoolers attend Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale.
Zooming out, Norwood sits inside one of the strongest school-and-commute corridors in the state. My Bergen County neighborhood guide compares every town in the Northern Valley side by side, and Niche ranks Norwood #40 of 414 New Jersey suburbs to raise a family.
As a Norwood resident and Realtor® since 2012, I have personally represented clients in more than 22 Norwood transactions across a range of property types and price points.
Private Norwood Sale | Sold for $3,300,000 · Address withheld by agreement
829 Broadway | Sold October 2025 for $865,000
711 Broadway | Sold September 2025 for $710,000
673 Broadway | Sold May 2024 for $865,000
930 Blanch Avenue | Sold June 2022 for $752,000
345 Summit Street | Sold July 2021 for $1,195,000
17 Carter Street | Sold July 2021 for $890,000
220 McKenna Drive | Sold August 2020 for $820,000
100 Aspen Court | Sold September 2019 for $690,000
337 Westwind Court | Sold August 2019 for $999,999
361 High Street | Sold August 2019 for $725,000
I have also represented two Norwood properties through more than one ownership cycle: 345 Summit Street, sold in 2019 and again in 2021, and 673 Broadway, sold in 2021 and again in 2024.
Thinking about selling your Norwood home?
Every home requires its own strategy. Let’s talk about the preparation, positioning, and marketing plan designed to create the strongest result for yours.
Want to know what your home is worth right now? A valuation for your address looks at recent sales, current inventory and buyer demand in Norwood.
For context, the Census-reported median property value in Norwood was $919,100 in 2024 and 79.2% of residents own their homes (Data USA). Self-reported census figures tend to run below what houses actually trade for here, which is exactly why a number for your street matters more than a number for the town.
When you’re ready to talk about selling, you’ll get a straight read on value and a plan built to get the strongest result.
Norwood is a small Northern Valley borough of about 5,724 residents where roughly 79% of households own their homes. Niche ranks it #25 of 414 New Jersey suburbs for public schools and #40 of 414 best suburbs for raising a family. Most people who move here are choosing the same combination: one small PreK–8 school, a highly rated regional high school, and easy access to Manhattan by bus or car.
Norwood Public School serves the entire borough from PreK through eighth grade, so classmates grow up together from their first day of school. Students then attend Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, which Niche ranks #27 of 428 New Jersey public high schools. Families relocating here are often surprised the high school sits in a neighboring town. That is by design, since Northern Valley is a regional district.
The average commute for Norwood residents is about 31 minutes. Rockland Coaches routes 20 and 20T run to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, and the borough sits roughly two miles from the New York State line with quick access to major roadways.
Norwood covers only 2.79 square miles and close to 80% of homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low by nature. In practice the right house comes on the market a few times a year rather than every week, which is why buyers waiting for perfect timing often miss the window.
The housing stock runs from classic center hall colonials and updated split-levels to newer construction and larger luxury homes, most on quiet residential streets with generous lots. There is also a condominium and townhome community for buyers who want lower-maintenance living in the same school district.
The Census-reported median property value was $919,100 in 2024, though self-reported figures tend to run below what houses actually trade for here. Values vary considerably by street, lot and condition, so a valuation for your specific address is far more useful than a town-wide number.
Norwood is bordered by Alpine, Closter, Harrington Park, Northvale, Old Tappan and Rockleigh.
Yes. I have personally represented clients in more than 22 Norwood transactions, including the sales listed above.
Thinking about buying or selling in Norwood? Let’s talk about where you are now, what you want next and the plan to get you there.
Lana Henriques | Realtor® | Serving Norwood, Northvale, River Vale, Old Tappan, Harrington Park, Demarest, Closter and Alpine, NJ
Call/Text (201) 310-6560
5,668 people live in Norwood, where the median age is 47.5 and the average individual income is $64,002. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Norwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Naan Kebabz, Holiday Bar & Liquors, and Hunan Restaurant.
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Norwood has 1,981 households, with an average household size of 2.77. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Norwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,668 people call Norwood home. The population density is 2,035 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Bergen County, NJ
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